Canvas

Canvas

Canvas (by Instructure) is a cloud based learning management system (LMS) that is currently used by more than 700 colleges and universities. UNL will transition to Canvas from Blackboard for all LMS activity by Summer, 2018. Blackboard access will end June 1, 2018. Data will not be retrievable after June 1, 2018.

Features

Canvas Timeline

Spring 2017

Use Canvasor Blackboard

Summer 2017

Use Canvasor Blackboard

Fall 2017

Canvas is default;Blackboard by request

Spring 2018

Canvas is default;Blackboard by request

June 2018

Canvas is only LMS;Blackboard not available

Previous Canvas Brown Bag Videos

Canvas provides a set of tools focused on improving teaching and learning through a modern interface, and the ability to extend the platform to outside tools and systems. Some of its most notable features as identified by UNL and our Big Ten peers are:

Speed grader for mobile grading

Integrated peer evaluation

Intuitive grading and assignments

Texting and Facebook notifications

Mobile-ready design

Getting Started

Get to Know Canvas

Canvas is a new learning management system at UNL that some instructors may have opted to use this semester. It's a lot like Blackboard, but there are some differences. Here's a list of tips and links to help you get the semester off to a smooth start.